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Clark County
Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
Mount Charleston

Griffith Peak via the South Loop Trail — Kyle Canyon — Spring Mountains National Recreation Area

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Hiking trails & Routes
United States
Nevada
Clark County
Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
Mount Charleston

Griffith Peak via the South Loop Trail — Kyle Canyon — Spring Mountains National Recreation Area

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Griffith Peak via the South Loop Trail — Kyle Canyon — Spring Mountains National Recreation Area

05:28

14.6km

1,000m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 4, 2025

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45 m

South Loop, Echo Canyon, and Cathedral Rock Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This trailhead, near the Mount Charleston Lodge, is where several popular trails in Kyle Canyon begin, including the Cathedral Rock, Little Falls, Griffith Peak and South Loop trails. You can …

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2.08 km

Switchbacks through an Aspen Grove

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This challenging section of trail takes you up the steep side of Griffith Peak past a winter avalanche chute. Surrounded by steep limestone cliffs, the trail switchbacks up through a …

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3.37 km

Echo Canyon Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Once you reach the top of the first series of steep switchbacks on the South Loop Trail, you arrive at a great overlook with panoramic views of Echo Canyon, Trail …

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6.51 km

Griffith Saddle

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Griffith Saddle is where the trail junction for summits of Mount Charleston and Griffith Peak is located. You get amazing views of the two mountains and the surrounding area …

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7.24 km

Griffith Peak

Highlight • Summit

Griffith Peak is Nevada's 43rd highest peak and offers some of the best views in Southern Nevada; you get fantastic views of the neighboring Mount Charleston and the surrounding peaks …

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14.6 km

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Parking

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14.5 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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14.5 km

103 m

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